San Venanzo - Umbria - Italy
- Sal Schmidt
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
With a heavy heart, we leave the enchanting region of Tuscany, knowing we have left so many villages unvisited, but knowing in our hearts we will return to explore in more depth later.
Our next destination was an Airbnb modern farmhouse, furnished in a modern and technologically advanced way, although it was set in an antique style. It was a short drive from Poggio Aquilone towards San Venanzo in the Umbria region of Italy.
We chose this location to inch us closer to Rome, where we were to spend a few days with an old friend from Oz, so we found a beautiful house ticking all our boxes: magical views, a pool, spacious, modern and comfortable and being fully equipped to cook at home for a few days while we knuckled down and did some work.
Promises were made in the booking: an infinity pool overlooking a wonderful green valley, with strong wifi connections, and a clean, modern and comfortable house. We even checked if they had coffee before we arrived (1st world problems, I know, but being remote and the closest village 10km away for a few days, you need to make sure). We knew there was no air conditioning, but there were ample fans to keep us comfortable during the day.
Unfortunately, everything is not always what it appears to be, and yes, there was a valley with views, but the pool was possibly algae infested; therefore, it was unswimmable, the wifi was very sketchy, and the only coffee was ginseng root, the only fan was from 1920 and sounded like we had a jumbo jet landing in the lounge, in addition to several other issues. Therefore, one night was sufficient, and we made a clean exit the next morning to where our expectations were exceeded and more. Life of travel, ability to make decisions and plan quickly on the go. Accommodation is always the most important to us, as it is our home.
Therefore, one night was sufficient, and we made a clean exit the next morning to where our expectations were exceeded and more. Life of travel, ability to make decisions and plan quickly on the go. Accommodation is always the most important to us, as it is our home.
Our host was incredibly kind, and we received a 100% refund for the stay. As a result, we left with some positive feedback on how he can improve his service for future guests, with no hard feelings; he is just trying to find his footing in the Airbnb world.
The home and location are full of potential, as you can see from the photos, but with some polishing, it will deliver the whole experience.
Date visited: 18 September 2023
